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A New, Full Life After a Severe Spinal Deformity (70° Curvature)

Lizi Stepanova, a 10-year-old girl, faced a severe spinal deformity that significantly impacted her health. Although her mother had not noticed any abnormalities in Lizi’s posture until she was eight years old, the condition rapidly progressed, reaching a 21-degree curvature. “Lizi became easily fatigued, frequently complained of lower back pain, and lacked energy. Initially, we pursued conservative treatments, including massages, exercises, and a corrective corset, but none proved effective. Due to her young age, spinal surgery was initially discouraged, as it is typically not recommended for children under 11 or 12 years old,” recalls her mother.

Lizi underwent a comprehensive evaluation at the Children’s Health Center of Iashvili Hospital, where specialists confirmed the rapid progression of her condition. Orthopedic traumatologist and surgeon Irakli Vardzukashvili determined that, despite her young age, surgical intervention was imperative. By the time of the surgery, Lizi’s spinal curvature had reached 65–70 degrees, necessitating a complex, one-time corrective procedure, as multiple surgeries are not advisable in such cases.

The operation was performed using advanced surgical techniques, employing an internal correction device to straighten the spine. Thanks to this intervention, Lizi now leads a healthy, active life, free from pain or physical limitations.

Pulmonary Center

The Pulmonary Center specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of various pulmonary pathologies. The involvement of a multidisciplinary team ensures personalized ambulatory services for pediatric patients aged 0 to 18 who require specialized care for congenital, acquired, allergic, and rare pulmonary conditions, as well as tuberculosis and diseases of the thoracic cavity organs. The treatment process includes specialists from various fields (pediatricians, pediatric pulmonologists, phthisiatrists, allergists, pediatric surgeons, endoscopists, and radiologists).

The center successfully manages diseases associated with lung collapse, pleural complications, and acute respiratory failure, as well as acute respiratory infections (acute bronchitis, croup, bronchiolitis), chronic pulmonary diseases (cystic fibrosis, interstitial pneumonia, bronchial asthma), and pulmonary pathologies related to neuro-muscular complications. The center also provides differential diagnosis for suspected tuberculosis cases.

In terms of respiratory system diagnostics, a full spectrum of instrumental and laboratory tests is available, including high-tech and specific examinations, such as:

• Spirometry – assessment of external respiratory function
• Basic allergic testing
• Computed tomography (CT)
• Radiological examinations
• Echocardiographic study of the thoracic cavity
• Endoscopic diagnostics, including bronchoscopy
• Early diagnosis of wheezing using the Wheeze Scan apparatus
• Complete viral panel testing for respiratory system acute infections based on the Lugar Laboratory
Laboratory studies, including bacterial, biochemical, and immunological investigations

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